England international George Burgess is keen on staying in the NRL, according to reports Down Under.

Burgess is coming to the end of his current deal with Souths and has been told that he won’t be offered a new one, meaning he will the club at the end of the season, eight years after initially joining the club.

Hull Live understands Hull FC made an enquiry about the front rower earlier in the season as they look to make a number of additions for the 2020 campaign, but won’t be pursuing a deal for the player any further.

Burgess has reportedly rejected a deal with the Parramatta Eels and has been linked with a switch to Brisbane Broncos.

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However, while the 27-year-old’s future is far from clear, he admits he would prefer to stay in the NRL rather than move to the Super League.

“It’d be nice to keep playing with my brothers (Sam and Tom) but we don’t live a perfect life and all good things come to an end. I’d like to stay in the NRL, if I could stay here it would be good,” he said.

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“My body is feeling good. I’m 27 and feeling pretty fit,” he said. “I love footy. It’s my passion and I still enjoy turning up to training and trying to get better I will keep doing it for as long as I can.”

He added: “I’m just trying not to think about it too much… I’m just focused on playing and that (the future) will take care of itself.”